
IHS Markit Analyst Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 57 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at IHS Markit.
AR Analyst
It started with a quick 5-minute call from HR to check eligibility, which went well. They then asked me for the interview session. Although I applied a couple of months ago, the HR was really polite and helpful. The first round was the main one, where the Associate Director, who was very humble and down-to-earth, conducted a 45-50 minute session on Microsoft Teams. We found common ground since my current employer was his previous one. He asked about the technical aspects of my job and my prior experience, checking my complete knowledge. The interview went well, and I was hopeful for the next round, which I got a call for from HR. This round was more informative from the employer's side, detailing what to expect from the company. Fewer questions were asked as most were covered in the previous round, and they provided more information. Salary discussion happened here too, and the Associate Director answered all my questions. As the session neared its end, he informed me I was selected. A couple of days later, I got an email and a call confirming my selection, and surprisingly, they offered a salary hike much higher than I expected.
- Could you share your reasons for leaving your current employment?
- What are your current and desired CTCs, and how do you justify the significant difference between them?
- Regarding your portfolio, what are the current and previous PD percentages, and what steps did you take to achieve a successful reduction?
Analyst
The interview process was two stages. The first stage involved an interview with second-level analysts and included a pre-prepared Excel task. Questions focused on the industry and data/analytical skills, along with a review of the Excel task. HR provided feedback and an invitation to the final stage within 48 hours. The second and final stage took place a week later, featuring an interview with Senior Managers and a pre-prepared analytical writing piece on an industry topic. Despite it being the final stage, HR gave no feedback on the interview outcome or offer status. Subsequent emails to HR about interview feedback were ignored.
- What are your thoughts on a current industry event?
Analyst
The interview started with a phone chat with the recruiter, who was really nice and didn't ask anything technical. They mostly just asked about my experience. This company usually looks for recent grads with some experience or good grades. After the recruiter call, I had a 2-hour interview with four people. They asked basic questions to see what kind of person I am and if I'd fit into their work culture. For the chemical group, they don't really ask anything technical, but it might be different for research analyst or principal roles. I got an offer the very next day.
- Can you walk me through the experiences listed on your resume?
- Could you elaborate on the details of your resume?
- Tell me about yourself and your personality.
IHS Markit Analyst Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from IHS Markit interview reports.
“What are the limitations of the Black Scholes pricing model?”
Read reports →“Given two companies with identical financials, if one has a higher beta, how and why would their valuations differ?”
Read reports →“What factors would you consider when estimating the size of a country's automotive market?”
Read reports →“How do you assess the significance of a regression model?”
Read reports →“Have you had a chance to review any of our recent reports?”
Read report →“Could you tell me how many chipsets you've tested up to this point?”
Read report →“Can you explain your reasoning behind that statement in the article?”
Read report →“Could you discuss your dissertation, detailing the data and methodologies employed in your research?”
Read report →“In your opinion, what is the strategy for an analyst?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 57 IHS Markit interview reports.